Should I mention military service on resume?

If you received any military honors during your service, definitely include those on your resume. While you can put them in your work experience in a bullet point, you can make them stand out more in their own accomplishments section. Medals, awards, or any other honors you received are fair game.

How long are you gone for National Guard training?

10 weeks
All National Guard members must complete 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, the same boot camp attended by full-time Army Soldiers.

How does military experience look on a resume?

Your most recent position in the military should be listed first and your oldest position should be at the bottom. If you do not have other work experience, then you may simply include your military experience under a ‘Relevant experience’ section.

How do you write military resume?

To write a military resume that get’s you a civilian job you have to:

1. Choose a career path before putting your military experience on a resume.
2. Translate your military skills, accomplishments, and work history into layman’s terms.
3. Include relevant training and education.
4. Emphasize your security clearances.

How do you put veteran status on a resume?

How do you show veteran status on resume?

Create a section called “Military Experience.” Your military experience should be listed in its own section on your resume. Under the main section title, you can organize your experience into sub sections or sub lists. This will make your military experience easier for employers to read and understand.

Does your military discharge show up on a background check?

Generally it will not be included in most background checks. However, it will show up in some Federal background checks. In addition, if your military discharge was related a conviction of a Federal crime,. that conviction will show up in most background checks, as a conviction by a Federal, military court.